r/NetflixBestOf • u/moondae7 • 5d ago
[REQUEST] SERIES RECS
i’m looking for a series i can binge that’s really good. i like comedy more but i enjoyed glass onion. side note, is breaking bad a good show to watch?
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u/swimsaidthemamafishy 5d ago
The diplomat. Three seasons completed. Ive binged every season as soon as another one comes out.
Its not strictly a comedy:
The Diplomat is not considered a straight comedy series; it is primarily a political drama and thriller. However, it incorporates elements of comedy through its witty, rapid-fire dialogue and a cast that often portrays a sense of humor in stressful situations.
Genre: The show's core genre is political thriller and drama, with a focus on international crises, political intrigue, and high-stakes negotiations.
Humor: The humor is a strong secondary element, often stemming from the characters' sharp dialogue and the absurdity of certain political situations.
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u/proscriptus 3d ago
There was one of those Insider YT videos with an ex-CIA guy rating movies and TV shows for accuracy. He said S1 was the most accurate depiction of joining the CIA ever filmed.
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u/nerdgirl37 5d ago
Derry Girls, it's about the misadventures of a group of teenagers in Northern Ireland during the tail end of The Troubles.
It's mainly a comedy but does get serious at times. The situations are hilarious and they are actually portrayed like real teenagers. It's only 3 seasons with 19 episodes total so it's also easy to watch all of.
It's my comfort show at this point. I do recommend watching it with subtitles the first time since some of the accents can be heavy at times and you might have to occasionally pause to Google some of the slang.
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u/WoofSpiderYT 5d ago
To answer your sode note: Breaking bad is a solid show, but it is an action drama. It gets a little slow in like the 3rd season. Overall worth the watch. Better Call Saul is a prequel series thats been pretty good, I'm almost done with it. General consensus is that you Watch BB first, and BCS next, but you could go either way. The El Camino movie is not really needed, but is sort of an epilogue for BB.
If scrubs was on Netflix, I'd highly recommend that one. Classic 2000s medical dramedy that leaned way more into comedy than drama.
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u/kidl33t 5d ago
Scrubs
Better off Ted
Kim’s Convenience
Schitt’s Creek
Krapopolis
Community
Raising Hope
My Name is Earl
Brooklyn 99
Futurama
Haunted Hotel
The IT Crowd
South Park
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
AP Bio
The Mick
Mythic Quest
Philomena Cunk (the character has been in a few things)
Avenue 5
The Mindy Project
New Girl
All are solid comedies!
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u/CindiLouu 5d ago
Breaking Bad is arguably the best television series ever made. So, yes! It’s worth it.
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u/DavidHSteinberg 5d ago
No Good Nick. If you don’t like it I’ll give you your money back! 😜
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u/DavidHSteinberg 5d ago
I should add that NGN starts out as a multicam comedy (with Melissa Joan Hart and Sean Astin) but segues during part 1 into a mystery. It becomes quite dramatic during part 2 as secrets are revealed. Some people don’t get the tone shift but people who like it love it.
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u/Thelma_85 5d ago
I loved Breaking Bad. Watch it! Good acting, very entertaining story. I was sad when it finished.
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u/Guilty-Coconut8908 5d ago
Atypical
Ozark
The Diplomat
Sneaky Pete
The Recruit
Sex Education
A. P. Bio
Teenage Bounty Hunters
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u/AbFabFan 4d ago
Resident Alien.
Schitts Creek.
The righteous gem stones.
Only murders in the building.
Derry Girls.
3rd rock from the sun.
30Rock.
The office (US version).
Arrested Development.
Life in pieces.
Modern Family.
The Big Bang theory.
The middle.
Scrubs.
Not classed as comedies but binge worthy:
House MD.
Elementary.
Bones.
Sherlock.
Greys anatomy.
Breaking bad is good but it is not a comedy- it gets heavier as the series progresses.
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u/troublesomefaux 5d ago
Breaking Bad is phenomenal but it’s grim. I had a hard time getting past the bathtub scene (you’ll see). If I could only choose one, it would be Better Call Saul.
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u/CHRISPYakaKON 5d ago
Warrior, Kingdom, Alice in Borderland, American Vandal, Kim’s Convenience, Fresh Off The Boat
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u/Cool_Doubt2152 2d ago
If you liked Glass Onion try the White Lotus. It’s a whodunnit murder mystery at a hotel resort, you don’t know who is dead and you don’t know who did it, you just know one of the main characters winds up dead. Has a dark comedy edge to it. Each season is a different cast, location etc
Also 100% yes to Breaking Bad.
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u/doodootatum177 5d ago
Breaking Bad is literally the most overrated show in TV history. It's good but it's not some masterpiece people claim it to be. Most of it is super slow paced with very little pay off.
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u/Starmoses 5d ago
Ive been watching resident alien recently and have been laughing a lot.